Fall Creek Falls
Oregon · 160-foot drop · Diamond Peak Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Fall Creek Falls is a waterfall in Lane County, Oregon. It drops roughly 160 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Fall Creek Falls sits in Lane County, Oregon. The falls are inside Diamond Peak Wilderness. The base sits at roughly 4,969 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 17 minutes from Crescent Lake. A trail — Vivian Lake Trail #3662 — runs within 30 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Falls (this page) | — | 160 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Diamond Creek Falls | 1 mi | 90 ft | moderate · 3.2 mi | Y | $5 |
| Salt Creek Falls | 1 mi | 286 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lillian Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Salt Creek Falls | 17 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Salmon Creek Falls | 17 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Fall Creek Falls
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How tall is Fall Creek Falls?
Fall Creek Falls is 160 feet (48.8 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Fall Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Fall Creek Falls is inside Diamond Peak Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Fall Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Diamond Peak Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Fall Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Diamond Peak Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Fall Creek Falls from a major city?
Fall Creek Falls is 12 miles from Crescent Lake (about 17 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.5922, -122.1388
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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